Ron Chusid Jan 16, 2023
WHO updates their recommendations to advise masking by "anyone in a crowded, enclosed, or poorly ventilated space" regardless of local epidemiological conditions in light of its global spread.
#COVID #BringBackMasks
https://www.who.int/news/item/13-01-2023-who-updates-covid-19-guidelines-on-masks--treatments-and-patient-care
WHO updates COVID-19 guidelines on masks, treatments and patient care

The update is part of a continuous process of reviewing such materials, working with guideline development groups composed of independent, international experts.

Show threadTero Ykspetäjä

@rchusid Meanwhile, in Finland: mask wearing not recommended, no isolation even with confirmed symptomatic #covid, boosters not available…

#SaatananTunarit

Jan 18, 2023 at 6:29amWeb
Show threadRon Chusid Jan 18, 2023
@tero Sounds even worse than here in the United States. We have boosters available, but too few are getting them. Isolation recommended for five days is better than nothing even if too short. CDC policy acts to dissuade mask use.